Atlantic Level 4 gymnasts win Pilgrim Invitational

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By FROM STAFF REPORTS

Posted Nov. 28, 2012 at 3:15 AM

By FROM STAFF REPORTS

Posted Nov. 28, 2012 at 3:15 AM

WORCESTER, Mass. — Atlantic Gymnasts captured first place in the Pilgrim Harvest Invitational hosted by Giguere’s Gymnastics. A field of 44 Level 4 competitors representing gyms from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island participated in the meet.

In the Beginner Division, Madeline Brandt of Portsmouth earned third with a combined score of 34.9. The cumulative score included personal best on the balance beam and vault, scoring a 9.3 and 9.4, respectively. Miss Brandt achieved an 8.75 on the floor exercises and a 7.6 on bars. Teammate Grace Hanson of Kittery placed fourth in the All-Around with a solid performance resulting in a cumulative score of 34.55.

The Junior Division’s Amy Benson captured first place with a combined score of 35.80. Miss Benson scored a 9.25 on the balance beam, 8.75 on the floor exercises, a notable finish of 9.0 on bars and 8.8 on vault. Teammates Sinead Dolan and Ellie Zielfelder were also recognized for achievement, finishing 8th and 9th, respectively.

In the Intermediate Division, Mia Cheney took first place with a remarkable overall cumulative score of 36.05. Miss Cheney earned scores of 8.5 on beam, 8.95 on the floor exercise, and 9.3 on both bars and vault. Teammates Zoe Rhan and Lana Stutts distinguished themselves with the eleventh place and thirteenth place finishes respectively.

Atlantic gymnasts grasped first, second and fourth place finishes for the Senior Division. Atlantic’s Grace Howard seized first place with an impressive score of 36.35. Miss Howard executed a 9.2 on beam, 9.25 on floor, 8.9 on bars and 9.0 on the vault. Within 5 one-hundredths of a point, teammate Francesca Toracinta captured second place with a score of 36.30. With a cumulative score of 35.35, Madison Zadravec achieved the fourth place placement.

Atlantic Gymnastics coaches Jennifer Pelland and Matt Yellis will be hard at work with the gymnasts over the course of the next few weeks as they prepare for the New Hampshire Judge’s Cup to be held in Brentwood on Dec. 7-9.